Dairy Free Spiced Apple Cider

Total time25 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time20 min

4.9

(14)

Warm, fragrant, and deeply comforting, this spiced cider is the kind of drink that makes a cold afternoon feel like a celebration. Unfiltered apple cider gets a long, slow simmer with Ceylon cinnamon, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and a touch of turmeric — the result is layered, aromatic, and genuinely hard to stop sipping. A splash of fresh lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup added at the end balance the spice with just the right brightness and sweetness. Because every ingredient here is naturally plant-based, there's nothing to swap or second-guess — no hidden cream, no butter, no dairy of any kind sneaking in through a shortcut. It's also worth noting that Ceylon cinnamon has a softer, more floral flavor than the common cassia variety, so if you can find it, it really does make a difference. Strain it into your favorite mugs, tuck in a cinnamon stick, and float a thin apple slice on top for a presentation that looks far more effortful than it actually is.

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Ingredients

4 servings

4 cups fresh apple cider (unfiltered)
2 ceylon cinnamon sticks
1-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
½ tsp ground turmeric
4 whole cloves
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

For serving

4 ceylon cinnamon sticks, for serving (optional)
4 thin apple slices, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Combine the apple cider, Ceylon cinnamon sticks, ginger slices, turmeric, and whole cloves in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Warm, stirring once or twice, until the cider just begins to steam and small bubbles form at the edges, about 8–10 minutes — do not let it boil.
2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes, until the cider is fragrant and deeply spiced.

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